This is a five-day course designed for anyone involved in any part of the freight process – forwarders, integrators, intermediaries, agents, shippers, carriers and operators in all modes, importers, exporters, distributors and logisticians. This is a Nationally recognised qualification which is accredited by Edexcel at BTEC Level 2. Successful candidates receive two certificates, one from Edexcel and one from BIFA.

Duration is 4 to 8 weeks commencing on the date shown. The course encompasses five days attendance, spread equally over the period, including work-based assignments and projects.

Course Content:

Incoterms

Route and transport mode selection

Insurance

Key documentary requirements

Packing and marking

Modes and documentary requirements

International trade and payments

Documentation – its role in international movement

Physical cargo movement

Dangerous goods overview

Cargo booking procedures

The role of Customs

Goods classification

Customs regimes

Duty calculation for imports

Export procedures

Import procedures

Effect of the European Union on Customs procedures

Weight to volume comparison

Incoterms effect on costing

Tariff structures and consolidations / groupages

Freight calculations

Commodity rates and general tariffs

Detailing all the freight costs

Detailing the supply chain door-to-door documentation

Customer advice and options on mode selection

Service improvements – improving the supply chain

Course Dates: A five-day course 09:30 - 16:30 hours (attendance is required on all five dates)

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